Landfill Directive

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Definition of “Landfill Directive” :

The “Landfill Directive” is a legal policy enacted by the European Union in 1999, which aims to minimise the negative impacts of landfill waste on the environment and human health. It sets strict guidelines for waste management and disposal in the UK, including the reduction of biodegradable waste sent to landfills and the prohibition of certain types of waste.

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Marc Ferguson

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Marc Ferguson

Marc is our in-house writer with a strong focus on demystifying the waste industry with his helpful guides, making it easy for people to make the right decision on what to do with their business and home waste. Marc has been co-founder numerous start-ups in Finance, Broadband and the Waste Industry. He has been working in the waste industry for the last 6 years and co-founded Skip Hire Comparison, the first and largest comparison site in the UK You can also find his other waste content pieces on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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